Business Permit

Apply for or renew your permit to operate a business within the city.

Requirements

The documents for your application will depend on whether you are applying for a permit or renewing. There are additional documents if done through a representative.

If applying for a permit

• Unified Application Form
• Business Name Registration (DTI / SEC / CDA)
• Proof of Legal Ownership (Tax Dec, TCT) or Notarized Contract of Lease
• Picture of Business Establishment (3R Size Colored, 1pc)
• Picture of Owner/President/Treasurer (2x2 Size, 1pc)
• Homeowners/Subdivision/Condominium Clearance to conduct business
• Undertaking (BPLO)
• Special Requirements based on line of business (if applicable)

If renewing a permit

• Unified Application Form
• Prior Year Audited Financial Statement / ITR (Last 2 years)
• Monthly/Quarterly VAT Returns / Percentage Tax Returns of previous years
• Homeowners/Subdivision/Condominium Clearance to conduct business
• Undertaking (BPLO)
• Special Requirements based on line of business (if applicable)

If done through a representative

• Letter of Authority / Special Power of Attorney / Secretary Certificate
• Valid ID of owner and representative

Step-by-step process

Follow these steps to apply for or renew your business permit.

If applying for a permit

1. Submit application

   Submit duly accomplished Unified Application Form together with complete requirements to BPLO.

2. Planning & engineering evaluation

   Personnel from Planning (Zoning/Locational Clearance) and Engineering (Occupancy) evaluate the application at the BPLO office.

3. Data verification

   Verification of accounts and issuance of a Business Account Number at the Electronic Data Processing (EDP) division.

4. Approval

   The application is forwarded for approval by the Chief of BPLO or their authorized representative.

5. Generate payment order

   Release of the signed Tax Order of Payment (TOP) covering consolidated taxes, fees, and regulatory charges.

6. Pay taxes and fees

   Present TOP to the Business License Tax Division, Treasury Department and pay assessed fees. An Official Receipt and Cedula will be issued.

7. Claim permit & clearances

   Claim your Business License, Mayor’s Permit, Sanitary Permit, and other clearances at BPLO.

If renewing a permit

1. Submit application

   Submit duly accomplished application form indicating gross sale/receipt together with complete requirements to BPLO.

2. Evaluation & approval

   BPLO personnel reviews requirements. The application is then forwarded for approval by the BPLO Chief or authorized representative.

3. Generate payment order

   Once approved, a computer-generated Tax Order of Payment (TOP) is released, covering consolidated taxes and fees.

4. Pay taxes and fees

   Present TOP and pay at the Business License Division, Treasury Department. Receive Official Receipt and Cedula.

5. Claim permit & clearances

   Return to BPLO to claim your Business License, Mayor’s Permit, Sanitary Permit, and other regulatory clearances.

Office info

• Business Permit and Licensing Office
• 95HM+H9J Calapan City Hall, Roxas Dr, Calapan City, 5200 Oriental Mindoro
• (043) 288-2496
• Mon-Fri: 8 AM - 5 PM

Frequently asked questions